Buyer I

Company: County of Hawai`i
Location: Hilo
Posted on: August 29, 2020

Job Description:

Job Details Full-time - Part-time - Temporary$40,000 a year1 hour ago Benefits - Health Insurance - Vision Insurance - Credit Union Membership - Retirement Plan - Prescription Drug Insurance Qualifications - Purchasing - Interviewing - High School Diploma or GED Full Job Description Duties Summary Buys a variety of commodities and services in a central purchasing operation; and performs other duties as required. One (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy in Hilo. The eligible list may be used for other Buyer I permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment. Examples of Duties Receives and reviews purchase requisitions and proposed contracts for completeness and conformity to established regulations, procedures and policies. Discusses requirements, specifications and alternatives with requisitions and suggests substitutions if necessary. Interviews vendor representatives to determine reliability and quality of product and service. Consults superiors when necessary to properly evaluate products. Secures price quotations and delivery promises, and selects vendors on the basis of best bids and recommends awards. Follows up on orders. Investigates and corrects discrepancies in orders. Studies price trends, market conditions and various purchasing periodicals and publications. Assists in preparing invitations to bid. Participates in field sampling and testing of products. Minimum Qualification Requirements Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to: graduation from high school, and four (4) years of experience in buying of a variety of commodities and services. Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.' Knowledge of: various types of commodities and services and their sources of supply; principles and practices used in government purchasing; policies and procedures of the purchasing division; the County Charter and ordinances and State statutes governing governmental purchasing; market conditions and price trends; interviewing techniques; basic research principles, techniques and methods; office practices and procedures. Ability to: evaluate the quality and suitability of commodities and services; review and revise commodity and service specifications; research into and evaluate market conditions and price trends; analyze and determine appropriateness of bids, and recommend awards; interpret policies, laws, and ordinances related to governmental purchasing; establish and maintain good working relationships with other County agencies, vendors and their representatives, and technical consultants; communicate effectively orally and in writing with vendor representatives, County personnel and the general public; effectively organize work and priorities; operate standard office machines. Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light Supplemental Information Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript, a valid driver's license, a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/or certificates Veteransing for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application. ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Please ensure that the email ress and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV. Please to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you. Employee benefits are generally for full-time permanent employment and include the following from the date of hire:* sick leave and vacation earnings* paid holidays * social security * credit union membership * life, dental, medical, vision, and prescription drug insurance plans* employee-employer paid retirement plan* flexible spending plan* tax-sheltered savings and investment program* mortgage loans through the State Employees' Retirement System* career opportunity and mobility in a merit system for civil service positionsPersons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees. Benefits for part-time employment is based on hours worked and type of appointment. Benefits are subject to change due to legislative, collective bargaining negotiation, and other changes. Show full job description Apply Now

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